Orchestra, concertante & Large ensemble works
An Atlas of Joy (2023) for orchestra
Dedicated to Lillian Birch
Duration 10”
“It was a dramatic work, full of energy that did indeed provide a showcase for all sections of the orchestra.”
Commissioned by the Stonnington Symphony.
Premiered by Stonnington Symphony at their 40th anniversary gala, 18 November 2023, conducted by Roy Theaker.
3Fl.(2Picc.) 3Cl.(B.Cl). 3Ob.(C.A.) 3Bsn.(CBsn)
4Hrn. 3Tpt. 2Trbn. B.Tbn. Tuba
2Perc.
Timp.
12-8Vln.I 12-8Vln.II 8-4Vla. 8-4Vlc. 6-3D.B.
Eurydice’s Cave Song (2022) for string orchestra or 11 solo strings
Duration 15”
3Vln. 3Vla. 3Vlc. 2D.B
I breathe you in, I am breathless… (2020) for chamber orchestra
Duration 10”
Fl. Ob. Cl. Bsn.
Hrn. Tpt.
Vln.I Vln.II Vla. Vlc. D.B.
Eurydice’s Dance & Death (2019) for symphonic wind band
Duration 10”
4Fl.(2 doubling Picc.) Ob. C.A. 3Cl. B.Cl. S.Sax. A.Sax. T.Sax. B.Sax. 2Bsn.
2Hrn. 3Tpt. 2Tbn. B.Tbn. Euph. Tuba
3Perc.
Symphony No. 2 “Orpheus” (2019) for orchestra or symphonic wind band
Duration 25”
Orchestra version:
2Fl./Picc./A.Fl. Ob. C.A. Cl. B.Cl. A.Sax/T.Sax. 2Bsn.
2Hrn. 2Tpt. Tbrn. B.Tbrn. Tuba
2Perc.
Hp.
12-6Vln.I 12-6Vln.II 8-4Vla. 6-2Vlc. 4-2D.B.
This version is dedicated to Ashley Dougan
Symphonic wind band version:
4Fl.(2 doubling Picc.) Ob. C.A. 3Cl. B.Cl. S.Sax. A.Sax. T.Sax. B.Sax. 2Bsn.
2Hrn. 3Tpt. 2Tbn. B.Tbn. Euph. Tuba
4Perc.
This version is dedicated to Jacinta Ewers
Himeros II (2017-18) for Orchestra
Duration 8"
Picc. Fl. 2Cl. B.Cl. Ob. C.A Bsn. CBsn
4Hrn. 2Tpt. 2Trbn. B.Tbn. Tuba
3Perc. 2Hp.
12-8Vln.I 12-8Vln.II 8-4Vla. 8-4Vlc. 6-3D.B.
Orpheus and the Cave II (2015) for solo Trumpet, solo Oboe and two ensembles
Dedicated to Benjamin Northey
Duration 15"
Ensemble I - SoloTpt. Fl. Cl. Hrn. Pno. 3Vln. Vla. Vlc.
Ensemble II - SoloOb. Bsn. Perc. [B.D. Tri. Gng. Wooden Wind Chimes] Vla. Vlc. D.B.
Premiered October 2015 by Melbourne Metropolitan Sinfonietta, conducted by Sascha Kelly and Patrick Burns
The Nephelai (2015) for String Orchestra
Hp. 10Vln. 6Vla. 4Vlc. 2D.B
Premiered by the Tonkünstler Orchestra at Grafenegg festival, conducted by the composer, August, 2015
Duration 10”
Interlude in a Dream (2013) for Voice and Chamber Orchestra
Written for and dedicated to Rosemary Ball
Text by the composer.
Duration 8”
Chamber Orchestral version:
Fl. Cl. Bsn.
Tpt.
Hp.
Solo Soprano
2Vln. Vla. Vlc.
Orchestral version:
Pic. Fl. Cl. B.Cl. Bsn. C.Bsn.
2Hrn. Tpt. Tbn. B.Tbn.
Perc.
Hp.
Solo Soprano
6-12Vln.I 6-12Vln.II 4-8Vla. 3-6Vlc. 2-6D.B.
Premiered by Forest Collective at Shared Sounds, conducted by the composer, Rosemary Ball soprano April 6th and 7th 2013
Peane from Hyacinth (2011 - 12) Double Concerto for Clarinet, Harp and Chamber Orchestra
Dedicated to Christina Critch
Duration 25”
2Fl./2Pic. 2Ob. 2Cl. B.Cl. Bsn./C.Bsn.
2Hrn. Tpt. Trbn.
Pno. Perc. Timp.
SoloCl. SoloHp.
6Vln.I 6Vln.II 4Vla. 3Vlc. 2D.B.
Premiered by Catherine Ashley Harp, the composer Clarinet, the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Patrick Burns, 18th of August 2012
Also performed by Hopkins Sinfonia, conducted by the Composer, Ashley Smith Clarinet and Catherine Ashley Harp, 15th of October 2015
Prelude & Jason’s Song (2010) Concerto Grosso for Keyboards, Harp, 2 Percussionists and Chamber Orchestra
Dedicated to Ro Lawson
Duration 7:30”
Fl./Pic. Ob. Cl. B.Cla. Bsn.
Hrn. Tpt. Trbn. Tuba
SoloHp.
2SoloPerc.
SoloPno./Cel.
4Vln. 2Vla. 2Vlc. D.B.
Commissioned by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Premiered by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Iwaki Auditorium, conducted by Brett Kelly, 29th January 2011
Nocturne (2009) for Chamber Orchestra
Dedicated to Jasmin Bardel
Duration 8”
2Fl. Ob. C.A. 2Cl. 2Bsn.
2Hrn. 2Tpt.
Hp.
6Vln.I 6Vln.II 4Vla. 3Vlc. 2D.B.
Written for and premiered by the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Raymond Yong in 2009.
Also performed by the Forest Collective Orchestral Project conducted by the composer 11 November 2010.
Symphony No. 1 "My Garden, with Alice" (2008 - 09) for Voice and Orchestra
Text by the composer.
Duration 25”
1 & 2. My Garden, with Alice
3. Interlude
4. Take Me Away from Ballad of the Crying Satyr
5. Sebastian's Garden
2Flu./Pic. 2Ob./C.A. 2Cl./B.Cl 2Bsn./CBsn.
4Hrn. 2Tpt. 2Trbn. B.Tbn Tuba
Hp.
Pno./Cel.
2Perc.
Timp.
Solo Baritone Voice
8-12Vln.I 8-12Vln.II 6-8Vla. 4-6Vlc. 3-6D.B.
Premiered by the VCA Symphony Orchestra at Iwaki Auditorium conducted by Thaddeus Huang, in 2009
Flooding in the Garden (2008) prelude for wind band
Duration “3.5
Suitable for AMEB grade 5+
2Fl. Ob. 3Cl. B.Cl. A.Sax. T.Sax. B.Sax. Bsn.
2Hrn. 3Tpt. 2Tbn. B.Tbn. Euph. Tba.
Pno. 3Perc. [Timp. Whip Snare Drum Claves Tam-tam Glock. Mmb. Xylo. Vbs.]